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Q. I'm about 8-10 weeks pregnant and have noticed twice that I have a slight brownish coloring on my toilet paper after I use the restroom. It seems to be coming from my vaginal opening. Should I be worried about this being a miscarriage?

A. Many women have a slight discharge in the early weeks of pregnancy that may appear to be a combination of mucous and pink or brownish color. Although this does not necessarily indicate a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion you would probably feel reassured discussing your symptoms with your practitioner.

Cyndi Klausing, RN, ACCE, has been a childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for over 18 years. She currently works as a newborn nursery nurse and is the mother of four sons.

Cyndi will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.